Rick Houston– Account Manager

  • Responsibilities: As a business development professional, my responsibilities include researching & cultivating interior & exterior architectural sign opportunities among many market segments including Automotive, Multi-family, Assisted living, Education, & Retail

  • Previous Position: Morgan Auto Group, Tampa, Florida

  • Previous Responsibilities: Spent 4 years in automotive industry working for Honda & Toyota. Experience on sales floor, sales management, finance, & insurance. Provided in-house & factory warranty products & financing options to meet many client situations.

  • Awards/ Organizations: Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), Westshore Alliance Ambassador, Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA), Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)

  • Career History/ Industry Experience: Career spent in developing inside & outside business opportunities as well as leading teams. After college, spent 4 years working in banking as branch manger & loan officer resulting in deposit & loan growth each year. Moved to Tampa to pursue a career in the car business. Learned business on ground floor by selling & meeting individual sales quotes.

  • Education: Born in Memphis, TN; Basketball scholarship to Univ. of Richmond, c/o 2001

  • Fun/Interesting Fact: Elvis Presley fan; love traveling, reading, biking, community involvement, basketball, networking